KZNSeagull
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I think it says a lot about our club structure now that the development players are getting a chance in the first team and are all doing pretty well. Solly next, please!
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Chicksen
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symyjym
Banned
Chickson talks a great interview and he completely understands his job.
DarrenFreemansPerm
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It's good to know that he has Upson next to him to guide through, I know Chicksen is not a kid but it must be reassuring for him having that sorry if experience to play with.
portslade seagull
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The only way to see how good they are is to play them
ali jenkins
Thanks to Guinness Dave
23 is a bit young for a defender still. If we can get Ward on a 2 year deal that'll be about the right age for Chicksen.
HOWEVER, this is one game... Lets not all build him up because he will inevitably have a few bad games and be written off on here like so many other players.
HOWEVER, this is one game... Lets not all build him up because he will inevitably have a few bad games and be written off on here like so many other players.
Someone better tell Southampton to sign some full backs to tide them over for the next SEVEN YEARS, until the 18 year olds Luke Shaw and Callum Chambers are ready.
ali jenkins
Thanks to Guinness Dave
Obviously there are exceptions but if you look at MOST (not all) defenders they are late 20's early 30's as a rule.
Sometimes you do have exceptional players that are much better than their years (class of 92) but it's certainly not the norm for defenders to be playing regularly at a young age.
Same for goalkeepers.
symyjym
Banned
Agree, playing at the back is normally for experienced players who have played further forward in their early career. Bridge didn't start in that position, nor Ward or Bruno either.
Pleased for Chicksen, especially after some of NSC had written him off on the basis of a friendly.......
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
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Glad the lad got a run out, He came here after playing a fair amount of 1st team football for MKD and he's had to wait patiently for his chance but I've seen no hint of a moan from him.
pasty
A different kind of pasty
We're the Stripes
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Yep. Attitude has always looked spot on from the times I've seen him for the u21s. Encouraging signs.